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What does it mean?
Tradition strengthens nations in crisis but progress is necessary for long-term survival.
In plain terms
Old ways help in danger but new ideas must come.
What can you take from it?
Balance respect for the past with innovation.

Where it applies

  • political debate
  • national strategy
  • cultural discussion

Putting it to work

  • policy making
  • cultural leadership
  • national planning

Questions to consider

  • When does tradition hinder progress?
  • How do we balance old and new?

Another view

It assumes tradition always strengthens nations.

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